03-28-2024, 11:50 AM
Great to hear from you again! It sounds like you're diving into the world of NAS storage, and I'm here to help you navigate through it.
Starting with the Jonsbo N3 case and two 18TB Exos Enterprise Seagate drives is a solid foundation. Since you're aiming to scale up over time and run Unraid, the i3 N305 seems like a good fit. Its performance and expandability will accommodate your growing storage needs.
Regarding editing directly from the NAS once you have all eight drives, it's feasible but might not offer the same speed as editing from an SSD. However, with enough RAM and a capable CPU like the i3 N305, you could set up a cache system to improve performance.
As for updates in the future, absolutely! NAS systems are highly customizable, allowing you to upgrade components like RAM, drives, or even the CPU to meet your evolving requirements.
Starting with the Jonsbo N3 case and two 18TB Exos Enterprise Seagate drives is a solid foundation. Since you're aiming to scale up over time and run Unraid, the i3 N305 seems like a good fit. Its performance and expandability will accommodate your growing storage needs.
Regarding editing directly from the NAS once you have all eight drives, it's feasible but might not offer the same speed as editing from an SSD. However, with enough RAM and a capable CPU like the i3 N305, you could set up a cache system to improve performance.
As for updates in the future, absolutely! NAS systems are highly customizable, allowing you to upgrade components like RAM, drives, or even the CPU to meet your evolving requirements.